Sat Nav

[Gerontious]

22 minutes ago, Simon Davey said:

 

I'm thinking "why not", but, I also have stronger thoughts about it being contained in something waterproof.

I can only imagine I would always wish I could see the screen properly under a variety of conditions.

 

How did you manage an XT for that price? I can only find them for £340

 

Blue light card. gives discounts for emergency services. NHS. social care or armed forces. it comes in handy for things like this. just a matter of hunting down resellers who accept it.

 

but for a general purpose motorcycle sat nav, you dont need the latest and greatest. they have been rather good for a long time now, but they do hold their value so even second hand will not be as cheap as one designed for use in a car.

Edited January 14, 2024 by Gerontious

[Fleck]

Bought a Zumo earlier this year, after using Google maps I didn't like it. The search and navigation is slow and inferior. 

I now use Google maps again but via an Android auto/Carplay screen so my phone stays in my pocket.

 

You just start the navigation on your phone even before you go out and lock the phone screen. Go out switch the ignition on, the screen boots up and goes straight to navigation. It also displays texts and plays music via Bluetooth if you're bothered. 

 

Oh another plus point is they are only about £130

 

https://amzn.eu/d/f8YiwQ7

Edited January 16, 2024 by Fleck

[Joe85]

Thought this was interesting 

 

 

[Simon Davey]

18 minutes ago, Joe85 said:

Thought this was interesting 

 

 

 

 

This would suit me, right up my street.

Not bad value too, especially considering the cameras etc.

[Simon Davey]

It does look like a permanent install though, which means you could end up with a damaged bike, or cut cables/broken screen in frustration..

[Stu]

I got one of these to try 

 

 

it seems to work well 

[davecarrera]

My navigation is Google maps via phone linked to my Sena Stryker helmet.

Pop the phone in my jacket pocket and charge all kit when needed, cables in bag in top box, at an overnight hotel / b&b or at home.

 

For now seems to work and no need for wiring up to the bike.

 

Tomorrow needs might change